Air insulated switchgear
High-quality AIS – air insulated switchgear: DW-2
We engineer reliable switchgear built on safety and durability
With the “DW-2”, we created another concept around safety. Our product is a metal-clad and high-quality AIS switchgear solution. It is also armored between the compartments as an extra safety measure. Our DW-2 is a modular concept combining all medium voltage functions. Therefore, we provide made-to-measure solutions for all your medium voltage needs.
Modular design
Metal Clad
Higher Circuit
The DW-2 system is a modular concept based on the “building blocks” principle, which means that cubicles are produced in series. As a result, the modular DW-2 concept meets the highest technical standards in a rational, economically sound way. The combination of cubicles is unlimited.
Our DW-2 system is intended for higher currents (>1250A), which makes it ideal for heavy industries. It also peaks in safety levels by being armored between the compartments, having withdrawable circuit breakers and you have an indication through the window of our cubicles. Manual operation of the cubicles requires minimal switch force. The clean and neat synoptic diagram provides a clear and safe overview of the different positions of the various parts of the cubicle.
SGC offers a wide range of applications with the DW-2 cubicles and associated air insulated switchgear solutions. Every cubicle contains all functional interlocks which allows for effortless application. That’s according to all current standards. Therefore, DW-2 allows installation in consumer work spaces. That results in minimal capacity loss.
For all your needs and demands, the DW-2 cubicles and associated air insulated switchgear provide a solution: it can replace obsolete installations and extend existing installations, and it is also perfectly suitable for entirely new constructions.
Modular air insulated switchgear: The DW-2 system
- Air Insulated Switchgear: metal clad AIS cubicles with galvanized steel sheets 2mm and armored between the compartments
- Modular system - combination is unlimited
- Higher circuit – heavy industries
- Remote control operation or manual/automatic
- Can be equipped with a wide range of optional features
Equipped with a robust two-position load break switch RV-44 (open or closed), that is sealed for life. Can withstand a pressure of 800 A and optional 1250 A (double busbar system). DF-2 ’s modular design allows you to create rational, economical & custom-made combinations of medium voltage cubicles (with a rated voltage 12,17 or 24 kV). The position of the load break switch is clearly indicated in the single line diagram. The position can be controlled at all times, not only by the synoptic but also through the two inspection windows integrated in the front door of the cubicles. This kind of load break switch has large contacts and can withstand the voltage with pressure.
Tested to the limit
The DW-2 is designed to resist internal arcs, protecting both the operator and the installation. The cubicles have been fitted with a system for pressure release which shields the user from the consequences of an internal arc. An internal arc is created by a short-circuit or another malfunction.
Cubicles consist of 2 mm galvanized steel plates. By opting for this particular plate size, the cubicles are able to withstand internal arcs effortlessly, both in the cable compartment as well as in the busbar compartment.
A lot of detail went into the functional design to ensure that, in the event of an internal malfunction, no bursts of flames can move between plating surfaces, the door or between cubicles. Possible internal arcs are also guaranteed to be restricted to the compartment where they originated. The roof of the cubicle can be easily dismantled to provide smooth access to the busbar during installation and/or maintenance activities.
DW-2 switchgear solutions are all fully type tested according to IEC 62271-200:
- Short time and peak withstand current
- Dielectric test on main and auxiliary circuits
- Making and breaking capacity of the circuit
- Mechanical operations breaker within the panel
- Temperature rise and main circuit impedance
- Internal arc fault (IAC classified: AFLR, 31.5A/1s)
- Earthing switch making capacity
Consequently, all SGC – SwitchGear Company cubicles are internal arc resistant.
Our DW-2 AIS product line
Discover the product that’s right for you. We, at SGC, are here to help you choose the best solution. Besides the popular DF-2 and compact DF-3 range, you have the DW-2. This is our strongest product. With it’s intention for higher current, it’s ideal for heavy industries.
Hugely tested, the DW-2 showcases another concept around safety. Between the 2mm compartments it’s armored in case there’s an internal arc.
Besides that you have withdrawable circuit breakers as an extra safety mechanism. Guaranteed operator safety, co-engineering and long-lasting quality are some of the reasons why SGC is a preferred partner.
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Technical specifications
| Rated voltage | 12 kV |
| Rated power frequency withstand voltage (Ud) | 28 kV |
| Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (peak) | 75 kV |
| Rated short-circuit breaking current (lsc) | to 31.5 kA |
| Rated peak withstand current (lp) | to 82 kA |
| Rated short-time withstand current (lk) | to 31.5 kA |
| Rated duration of short circuit current (tk) | 4s |
| Internal arc withstand current, 1s | 31.5 kA |
| Rated frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Rated busbar current | 2500 A |
| Rated feeder current | 630 A, 1250 A, 1600 A, 2000 A |
| Standards | IEC 62271-200 |
| Degree of protection (RC 630 A, 1250 A) | IP4X |
| Degree of protection (RC 1600 A, 2000 A) | IP3X |
| Temperature range | - 25 ... + 40°C |
| Maximum relative humidity | 95% |
| Maximum altitude | 1000m a.s.l.* |
* For installations at altitudes higher than 1000m, the insulation withstand level of external insulation at the service location has to be determined by multiplying the rated insulation levels by a factor Ka in accordance to IEC 62271-1.
Our DW-2 cubicles can be used in a wide range of configurations
DW-2-IF
Incoming/outgoing feeder
DW-2-BR
Bus riser
DW-2-BT
Bus tie
DW-2-M
Direct incoming feeder
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